The Detroit Tigers are interested in free-agent shortstop Stephen Drew, according to multiple sources. And if a deal is reached between the two parties, it could trigger further movement at the position.

Drew, whose 2012 season didn’t begin until June 27 because of ankle injury that prematurely ended his 2011 season, hit just .223 with seven homers, 28 RBIs and a .309 on-base percentage in 79 games with the D-backs and A’s this past season. But the 29-year-old averaged 15 homers and 63 homers from 2007-2010.

Peralta, whose $6 million option for 2013 recently was picked up by Detroit, hit .305 with 13 homers, 63 RBIs and a .305 on-base percentage in 150 games in 2012.

According to The Detroit News, Arizona still could have interest in Peralta if the team shopped him. The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays are two other teams believed to be shopping for a shortstop, and the Red Sox also have been linked to Drew.